JOB TITLE: Automation Technician
DEPARTMENT: Engineering
REPORTS TO: Maintenance Manager
BASIC FUNCTION: Provides highly technical electrical, electronic, and control system maintenance support to ensure the safe, reliable, and GMP compliant operation of Carolina Foods automated manufacturing facilities.
Pay Range: $32-37/hour
SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Provide troubleshooting, maintenance, and repair of the following equipment and systems:
- PLC, computer-controlled, and servo-controlled equipment.
- Electrical controls including motor starters, relays, control wiring, variable frequency drives, sensors, and both AC and DC motors.
- Mechanical systems and components including conveyors, pumps, valves, pneumatics, bearings, seals, and power transmission system components such as gearboxes, belt and chain drives.
- The use of shop machinery including normal industrial tools and oscilloscopes for repair purposes.
- Support the Preventive Maintenance program by performing PM activities and assisting in continuous program improvement.
- Provide written and oral communication to manufacturing team leaders and management.
- Support Engineering projects for both new equipment installations and improvements to existing installations.
- Safely perform work, including adherence to policies such as lock-out / tag-out, and confined space entry.
- Facilitate coordination of OEM services and parts with Maintenance Planning and Parts departments.
DUTIES:
- Serve as a mentor to other maintenance technicians as a primary resource for solving complex technical equipment issues.
- Troubleshoot equipment with an emphasis on electrical, automation, and controls.
- Read and interpret schematics, manuals, blueprints, and other technical documents.
- Communicate with all levels of Manufacturing, Maintenance, and Engineering.
- Execute Preventive and Corrective Maintenance work orders.
- Understand and apply mathematics as related to machine cycle rates, conveyor speeds, or when troubleshooting equipment timing issues.
EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE
- 5+ years demonstrated experience performing maintenance and repairs of automated manufacturing equipment, with an emphasis on electrical and control systems.
- 10+ years demonstrated experience performing maintenance and repairs of automated equipment, with an emphasis on electrical and control systems.
- Ability to configure and program PLC systems.
- 2-year degree in electrical, electronics, or electromechanical fields.
- Electrical License and willingness to maintain license while employed by Carolina Foods.
- Experience in a GMP manufacturing environment.
Regular business hours.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: Up to $37.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
- Weekends as needed
Experience:
- Manufacturing: 5 years (Required)
- Build automation: 2 years (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Pineville, NC 28134: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person